{
  "id": 15032165,
  "title": "Bogota’s Hip Hop al Parque 2026: Dates, Lineup and What to Expect",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/bogotas-hip-hop-al-parque-2026-dates-lineup-and-what-to-expect",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T19:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/10/16/bogota-hip-hop-al-parque/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bogota is set to host Hip Hop al Parque 2026, a celebrated free music festival dedicated to hip hop culture, from October 24-25, 2026. The event will take place at Simón Bolívar Metropolitan Park, featuring both national and international artists. The festival's theme, \"En la esquina se escribe la historia,\" highlights the role of neighborhoods and urban spaces in shaping artistic expression and community ties. This edition will bring together 28 acts and artists representing various generations and styles within the hip hop scene. International performers include artists from the United States, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, France, and Spain, such as Rah Digga, Da Guedes, Portavoz, Hispana, and Potsikei. Colombian artists like Ali A.K.A. Mind, Lianna, Zetazeta, Izla, and Pielroja will also take the stage, showcasing the diversity of sounds and styles that have emerged in cities like Bogota, Medellín, and Cali. The festival provides a platform for emerging talent and local acts, selected through cultural funding programs, alongside established names seeking wider recognition. Hip Hop al Parque began in 1996 as Rap a la Torta, expanding to include breakdancing and graffiti in 1999, and has since become a vital platform for musicians, DJs, dancers, visual artists, and cultural organizers. This year's festival emphasizes the connection between culture and territory, with the \"corner\" serving as a symbol of everyday meeting places where creative ideas can flourish before reaching larger stages. In addition to musical performances, the festival will feature graffiti exhibitions, dance battles, and cultural showcases, allowing audiences to explore other aspects of the hip hop movement.",
  "summary": "Bogota is preparing for a new edition of Hip Hop al Parque, one of Colombia’s most important free music festivals and a major event for hip hop culture in Latin America. The festival will take place on Oct. 24-25, 2026, at Simon Bolivar Metropolitan Park, where national and international artists will gather for two days […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}